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Mission

The Global Honors Program is committed to student excellence and leadership in an interdependent, globalizing world. The program reflects the mission of the UW Tacoma to educate diverse learners and expand the boundaries of knowledge and discovery.

Assessment of Learning Outcomes:

(Numbers in parentheses correspond to the Learning Outcomes each assesses)

Papers and projects in Global Honors core seminars, maintaining a 3.3 overall grade point average (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)

Presentation on study abroad at lunch seminars (1)(3)

Completion of a capstone thesis, study abroad, or internship under the supervision of a faculty advisor, earning a 3.3 minimum grade (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)

Presentation at the Annual Global Engagement Conference (1)

Benefits

Employers and graduate programs are keenly interested in candidates who excel above and beyond conventional degree holders in the field. Global Honors students, not least those who opt for a study abroad experience, will enjoy a competitive advantage over their peers. The core curriculum will impart students with a sophisticated understanding of the intricacies of global interactions and prepare them for the challenges of a global society.